Sunday, December 28, 2008

1996 Jaguar XK8 Maisto 1:18












The XK8 was launched in 1996 to replace the XJS designed by then Jaguar design director Geoff Lawson. It was available in two body styles - a three-door hatchback coupé and two-door convertible with both variations featuring 2+2 seating. The car was the first in the Jaguar line-up to use Jaguar's newly developed 32-valve V8 engine - the AJ-V8 which had a displacement of 4.0 litres.

The XK8 was joined by a more powerful XKR in 1998. The XKR featured a supercharged variation of the V8 engine rated at 276 kW (375 PS; 370 hp). The engine was shared with the XJR but featured a new intercooler and a two-piece driveshaft. The supercharger was manufactured by Eaton and displaced at 2.0 litres. It generated 11.9 pounds of boost pressure to contribute to the higher power output. Visual differences from the XK8 included a rear spoiler, mesh front grille and hood louvres on the bonnet for improved airflow to the engine.

The XK8 came standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, while 18-inch (standard on the XKR), 19-inch, and 20-inch wheels were available for the XK8 and XKR at an additional cost. Jaguar's Adaptive Cruise Control is an optional feature available on both models. Both models came with all-leather interior, burl walnut trim, and side airbags. Two interior configurations were offered, the sport configuration was aimed at young buyers and had a leather interior with cloth seats while the classic trim featured more amenities.

The XK range received a mechanical update in 2002 with the engines in both the XK8 and XKR models being enlarged to 4.2 litres and gaining more power, the front headlamps were also updated by the addition of a clear lens. Further changes included new exterior colours and wheels along with different badging. The models were revised again in spring 2004 and notable changes included new wheel designs, bigger front and rear spoilers and a redesigned grille.

Initially, the ZF 5HP24 five-speed automatic transmission was coupled to the conventionally aspirated 4.0-litre model and a Mercedes W5A580 five-speed transmission to the supercharged version, but in 2002 the new ZF 6HP26 six-speed automatic transmission was fitted in both versions of the 4.2-litre model.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

1990 Lamborghini Diablo 30th Anniversary Maisto 1:24












The Diablo was presented to the public for sale on 21 January 1990. Its power came from a 5.7 L (348 cu in) dual overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder version of the existing V12 engine and computer-controlled multi-point fuel injection, producing a maximum output of 492 PS (362 kW; 485 hp) and 580 N⋅m (428 lbf⋅ft) of torque. The vehicle could reach 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in about 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The Diablo was rear-wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounted to aid its weight balance.

The Diablo came better equipped than the Countach; standard features included fully adjustable seats and steering wheel, electric windows, an Alpine stereo system, and power steering from 1993 onwards. Anti-lock brakes were not initially available, although they would eventually be used. A few options were available, including a custom-molded driver's seat, remote CD changer and subwoofer, rear spoiler, factory fitted luggage set (priced at $2,600) and an exclusive Breguet clock for the dash (priced at $10,500).

Sunday, December 14, 2008

1994 Chrysler LHS 1:24 Brookfield Collectors.

 










Introducido para el año modelo 1994, el Chrysler LHS era la parte superior de la línea modelo para la división Chrysler, así como el más caro de los coches de la plataforma de Chrysler LH. El toda la serie LH compartió un 113,0 pulgadas (2.870 mm ) distancia entre ejes y fueron desarrollados usando el nuevo sistema de elaboración equipo de Chrysler.
El coche fue diferenciada de la división New Yorker sedán por sus asientos de cubo de cuero (el New Yorker tenía un asiento del banco) y las características estándar, tales como llantas de aleación que eran opciones en el New Yorker. 
El cinco pasajeros Chrysler LHS se diferenció su homólogo de Nueva York, por una consola de piso y la palanca de cambios, asientos para cinco pasajeros, la falta de acabado de cromo, un interior mejorado y una imagen más deportiva. Para el año modelo 1997, el New Yorker se abandonó en favor de una opción para seis pasajeros en el LHS 1997. El LHS recibe un cambio de cara de menor importancia en 1995, cuando el emblema Pentastar nivel corporativo fue sustituido por el emblema de la marca Chrysler resurgió.
Las características estándar del LHS incluyeron un 3.5 L EGE 24 válvulas, 214 caballos de fuerza (160 kW; 217 PS) motor V6, rejilla de color de la carrocería, espejos laterales y el asiento, control de tracción, llantas de aluminio, faros antiniebla integrados, ajuste eléctrico de 8 posiciones de ajuste asientos delanteros, sistemas de sonido de alta calidad con amplificadores y control automático de temperatura.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

1978 Ford BRONCO Ranger XLT 1:43











Ford Bronco es un vehículo de la marca Ford, deportivo y utilitario que se produjo desde el año 1966 hasta el año 1996, con cinco generaciones distintas, su historia se puede dividir en dos partes, los primeros en fabricarse eran de reducido tamaño, se comenzaron a producir en el año 1966 hasta el año 1977 y los Bronco de mayor tamaño, se produjeron entre el año 1978 al año 1996. Según la Real Academia Española, la palabra "bronco" viene del latín "brŭncus" y significa "de genio y trato ásperos", "tosco, áspero, sin desbastar", o dicho de un caballo, "sin domar".

Se fueron mejorando y perfeccionando a través de su histórica producción, la primera generación de este modelo fue el que se produjo entre los años 1966 y 1977, la segunda generación entre el año 1978 al año 1979, luego la tercera generación fue la que se fabricó entre el año 1980 al año 1986, le siguió la cuarta generación fabricada entre el año 1987 al año 1991 y por último la quinta generación fue fabricada entre el año 1992 al año 1996, compitiendo con los modelos similares de la marca Jeep y Dodge e Internacional. Finalmente en el año 2020 fue vuelto a producción, siendo competencia directa del Jeep Wrangler.

Friday, November 28, 2008

2005 Ford Mustang GT Escala 1:18 Hot Wheels












The fifth-generation Ford Mustang (S197) is a pony car that was manufactured by Ford from 2004 to 2014, at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. Originally designed by Sid Ramnarace through late 2001 and finalized in mid-2002, the fifth-generation Mustang's design was previewed by two pre production concept cars that debuted at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. Development began on the S-197 program in 1999 under chief engineer Hau Thai-Tang, shortly after the 1998 launch of "New Edge" SN-95 facelift. From the second half of 1999, design work commenced under Ford design chief, J Mays, and concluded in July 2002 with the design freeze. There have been several variants of the fifth-generation Ford Mustang that include the Mustang GT/California Special, Shelby Mustang, Bullitt Mustang, and Boss 302 Mustang.